- TripBuzz found 88 things to do with kids in or near Bass Harbor, Maine, including 86 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert and Ellsworth.
- From Ship Harbor Nature Trail to Island Cruises, the Bass Harbor area offers 61 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Lighthouses, Boat Cruise and Boat Tours.
- Bass Harbor, Maine is a quaint fishing village full of cottages, campgrounds and waterfront East coast charm. Located near Acadia National Park the city offers breathtaking views and is famous for its Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, one of the most photographed in America. Visitors can also enjoy local cuisine, lobster fishing, boating and shopping.
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Windjammer Wharf, Rockland, ME 04841
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The Stephen Taber is the oldest sailing vessel in continuous use in the United States. Schooner Stephen Taber Day cruises has four to six day cruises around Maine water on the over 145 year old vessel.
39.8 Miles
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130 Thomaston Street, Rockland, ME 04841
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With its authentic 30 foot-long lobster boat, Captain Jack Lobster Boat Adventure offers its clients glimpses of the local marine wildlife, including whales. The main purpose is, however, seeing lobsters and other seafood get caught in the captain's traps. Fishing trips are also available.
39.8 Miles
Birch Point Beach State Park is only a day park and camping here is not allowed. It is renowned for its oceanfront scenery—thus making it a popular hangout for photographers.
40.1 Miles
Chickawaukee Lake is a scenic body of water suitable for boating, swimming, and other water sports. Trails for hiking and biking run around its perimeter, and it is stocked with trout for fishermen.
40.1 Miles
Harbor Park is a green space within view of the scenic Rockland Harbor. Host to a variety of special events, festivals, and races, the park also offers walking trails and picnic areas.
43.5 Miles
Horseracing enthusiasts can find the Bangor Raceway worth the while, with its raceway and live transmissions from all around the country.
43.5 Miles
J. Norman Martin was paid $137 to create the fiberglass-over-metal frame Paul Bunyan statue that sits opposite the Bangor Civic Center. The 37-foot tall statue weighs 3,700 pounds, and Martin built the statue to withstand 110 mile an hour winds.
43.5 Miles
Home of the UMaine basketball team, Cross Insurance Center hosts a variety of community events, ranging from concerts from nationally recognized musicians to educational lectures. The center can seat up to 8,000 people and often hosts local conventions.
44.0 Miles
Preserved for eternity at the Cole Land Transportation Museum is United States military memorabilia and land transportation equipment. Some of the antiques available for viewing include potato diggers, tractors, fire engines, motorcycles, bicycles, and snowplows.
44.0 Miles
The Penobscot Theater is a professional regional theater. When not busy educating children in area schools, the theater troupe gives several performance each year in the Art Deco/ Egyptian Revival style Bangor's Opera House that was originally constructed in 1920.